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Week of 2-8-21
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February 2021 A/B Calendar
You can access the February 2021 A/B Day calendar using the link below:
Please note:
- February 8-12: Return to In-Person Hybrid Learning Week
- February 15: No School
- February 24: Early Dismissal day. AM & PM students report to Advisory at 9:00 a.m. The remainder of the day is asynchronous learning time.
- February 26: Teacher Institute (non-student attendance day)
Return to School Website Reminder
Return to In-Person Learning Week Details
If you did not have a chance to read the letter sent home to families last week, you can access it here.
Monday, February 8
First day students will follow their AM/PM synchronous class session times, even though ALL students are still learning from home.
AM students report in the morning to their synchronous class sessions.
- PM students report in the afternoon to their synchronous class sessions.
- Refer to the February 2021 A/B calendar for class session times.
Tuesday, February 9
- AM students report in the morning to their synchronous class sessions.
- PM students report in the afternoon to their synchronous class sessions.
- Refer to the February 2021 A/B calendar for class session times.
Wednesday, February 10
- First day 6th grade in-person learning students return to Jackson for in-person learning (following AM/PM assignment).
6th grade remote learning students will livestream into their assigned AM/PM synchronous class sessions.
All 7th & 8th grade students remain 100% remote and report to their assigned AM/PM synchronous class sessions.
- Refer to the February 2021 A/B calendar for class session times.
In-person learning students, in ALL GRADES, report to Jackson for in-person learning (following AM/PM assignment).
All remote learning students will livestream into their assigned AM/PM synchronous class sessions.
- Refer to the February 2021 A/B calendar for class session times.
Health & Safety Guidance
Supplies for In-Person Learning
We are ready for a smooth return to in-person learning this week and continue to focus on the learning of our remote students, as well. We want to remind families about the daily supplies that are essential for all students. Students who are remote should have these supplies near their workspaces for easy access for both synchronous class time and asynchronous work.
Students who are returning to in-person learning should bring all supplies daily in a backpack. Students will not have access to lockers and will not be able to borrow supplies from the classroom teacher or other students. A fully-charged Chromebook is extremely important for all learners. Students must be able to access online platforms from home and from Jackson. Chromebooks will not be able to be charged at school.
Thank you so much for your support during our first semester! We are looking forward to continuing a great second semester. Please feel free to contact your child's classroom teachers with any specific supply questions.
General Supplies for all Classes:
Face covering for in-person learners (an extra kept in a backpack is preferred; gaiter face coverings are NOT allowed)
FULLY-CHARGED Chromebook
Assignment notebook
Personal whiteboard & marker
Earbuds for in-person learners
Pencil case/holder
Pencils
Eraser
Pens
Handheld pencil sharpener (if needed)
Spiral notebook/folder
Crossing Guard Opportunity
Messages from our Jackson PTA
Yearbook
Yearbook sales have started! Now is your chance to give your children priceless memories of their own. Click this link to be taken directly to the Jackson yearbook page. Click here for the yearbook photo submission link.
PTA Membership
Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Membership has its benefits! Please note that all officers & committee chairs *must* be members and only members can vote. If you are thinking of getting involved or have some great ideas for this school year, JOIN NOW! Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events.
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on February 18 at 6:15 p.m. Contact Laurie LoCoco at laurie4lou@yahoo.com with any questions or ideas. A link for the meetings can be found in MemberHub.
Student Academic Support Period
We will continue to offer a Student Academic Support Period for both in-person and remote learners. Once we begin our AM/PM class time schedule on February 8, Student Academic Support periods will be offered on alternate days for AM and PM students during students' asynchronous work time. Below is the alternating day schedule outline:
- PM in-person and remote learners can access Student Academic Support periods on A days (odd period days) during AM asynchronous work time.
- AM in-person and remote learners can access Student Academic Support periods on B days (even period days) during PM asynchronous work time.
Specific Academic Support period session times and meeting links are available in your child's Google Classrooms. As a reminder, Student Academic Support periods are not intended for parents/guardians. If you would like to connect with your child's teachers at any time, please email the teacher(s) directly.
Curbside Book Pickup
LRC curbside book pickup is still available our remote learners. Hours are now flexible and can be scheduled at the convenience of our remote Jackson families' schedules. A reminder of the checkout process, including our flexible pickup procedures, is as follows:
- Students use Destiny Discover to select books and place them on hold for pickup.
- Students complete a form indicating the day and time they will be picking up their book(s).
- Pickup takes place at the LRC door (Door #13) located at the back of the building.
We hope you find this process convenient to meet the needs of families, as we want to support and encourage our students and their reading. In-person learners will still continue to check out books using Destiny Discover. Books will be delivered to students' classrooms. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jilek, our LRC Specialist, at tjilek@d45.org.
Attendance
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the secretary who oversees PowerSchool for our Jackson families. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
District 45 Meal Pickup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing to offer its meal program. District 45 meals will be provided free of charge to all children, 18 and under. Grab-n-go lunch and breakfast is available for families to pick up at all District 45 schools every Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. You may pick up meals at any District 45 school. Signs are posted at all schools to identify the location for parking and pickup. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced for everyone’s health and safety.